Black Hills North
Solid value in a growing area
Median $368K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 5.3/10
The entrance to Black Hills North sits where Sparta Avenue meets 17 Mile Road, a quiet corner of the Sparta Ave & 17 Mile Rd Area that feels distinctly removed from the hum of downtown Grand Rapids, though you're only about 30 minutes away by car when you need to be. The development spreads across 20 acres, giving the place a spacious feel that's rare in the condo market. An unnamed park sits roughly two miles away, and grocery shopping means a drive of about 4.6 miles—the kind of distances that make a car feel essential rather than optional. Kids here attend Kent City Community Schools, and the community itself seems to exist in that middle territory between suburban comfort and the desire for a little elbow room. It's the kind of place where you're trading proximity for land, where the trade-off is deliberate rather than apologetic.
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$368K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
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- What do homes cost in Black Hills North?
- The median home value in Black Hills North is about $367,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Black Hills North?
- Black Hills North is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Black Hills North walkable?
- Black Hills North scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.